Kate Round success in Court of Appeal

Mirza v London Borough of Newham EWCA Crim 924, an interesting judgement on the landlord’s defence in breach of an enforcement notice, was handed down the court of Appeal today. Kate Round acted for the London Borough of Newham in this case.

Imran Mahmood Book Launch

What kind of experience does a young man from a minority ethnic community have when he faces our criminal justice system?
Criminal defence barrister Imran Mahmood has written a thriller on that theme which is released on the 4th May.

John Evison instructed for the prosecution in poisoning case

Kate Round led in Child Cruelty Acquittal

Tana Adkin QC of Charter Chambers, leading Kate Round secured the acquittal of John De'Viana in a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Mr. De'Viana, a former European karate champion, was accused of child cruelty against his two daughters whilst coaching them

Mediation/ ADR provides an opportunity for parties in conflict to resolve their dispute working with a trained third party. It is confidential and not legally binding until the parties wish to make it so. It is quicker, cheaper and less stressful than communicating through solicitors or across a court room.
Five Pump Court offers mediation/ ADR in the following areas:

Family

Commercial/Civil

Construction

All our mediators are qualified barristers with an expertise in their area.
5 Pump Court Chambers has provided services for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and mediation for many years. Chambers is a member of The Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates. Additionally individual members of our Mediation and ADR Group are members of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management Society for the Environment and are listed on the Bar Council list of Barrister Mediators.

We are able to provide counsel to act as a mediator or arbitrator in disputes ranging from family matters to construction disputes. Additionally members are frequently instructed to act on behalf of one of the parties in mediation and ADR matters.